Seniors

I told myself that writing anything related to Covid is essentially repeating what has already been put into print. So, here I am doing both--a short note from me and a well written opinion by @stephenpollard. During these months, I…

The Hastings Center is the oldest independent, nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research institute of its kind in the world. The author’s approach regarding our responsibility in a pandemic is frequently referenced as the “fair Innings” argument. Elders have had more “innings” in…

In some ways, the Jetson family gave us a look at what is becoming our technologically supported life. In two short years, the American population of those 65 and older will number 65 million. It’s a staggering number that demands…

It’s a hidden killer of the elderly and a serious public health challenge, as loneliness is causing widespread declines in physical and cognitive capacity. Loneliness plagues older women especially, because they are more likely to outlive their male loved ones.…

Aging Responsibly and with Purpose Incredibly, the old will soon outnumber the young. According to projections just released by the Census Bureau, the population of Americans 65 and older will exceed the number of children in 2035 for the first…